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in japan. for constant update and additional video go to wjz.com, click on news and then world. >>> a young maryland girl is fighting for her life after being malled by two dogs. derek valcourt talked with the child's family about a vicious attack. >> reporter: good morning, that little girl is recovering at johns hopkins children's center after one surgery and family members say it's possible she may need more after that vicious dog attack. >> seven-year-old amanda mitchell was just playing outside of her home on villager circle in the boston court neighborhood of dundalk, when two pit bulls attacked. her aunt described it. >> they were both were yanking, one was on this side, the right, the other on the left side of the cheek, right and left, pulling at the cheek and ripping it apart. >> my sister is laying on a bed, you know, in so much pain. >> her sister has undergone extensive surgeries to her face and head after the dogs' strong bite ripped out amanda's braids. >> she has stitches from h
in japan. for constant update and additional video go to wjz.com, click on news and then world. >>> a young maryland girl is fighting for her life after being malled by two dogs. derek valcourt talked with the child's family about a vicious attack. >> reporter: good morning, that little girl is recovering at johns hopkins children's center after one surgery and family members say it's possible she may need more after that vicious dog attack. >> seven-year-old amanda...
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the wave made its way over sendai japan. there's a cooling system that went down in japan about 15 minutes ago. no radiation has leaked out. charlie d'agata has the report for wjz. >> it looks like the tsunami engulfed cities. >> reporter: a wall of water swept cars and buildings aside. a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that washed away everything. cars bobbed in this port city. as another wave struck the northern city of sendai, people raced to highier ground. the quake sparked fires up and down the coast, also at an oil refinery. >> reporter: office workers were caught in swaying buildings. it struck in the middle of the afternoon. prime minister was addressing parliament at the time it hit. they're used to earthquakes, but this was the biggest to strike the country in 140 years the warning center issued a warning from hawaii to indonesia and as far away as columbia, russia and peru. there's a watch for the entire coast of the united states. the red cross warned that the height of the waves could be highier than som
the wave made its way over sendai japan. there's a cooling system that went down in japan about 15 minutes ago. no radiation has leaked out. charlie d'agata has the report for wjz. >> it looks like the tsunami engulfed cities. >> reporter: a wall of water swept cars and buildings aside. a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that washed away everything. cars bobbed in this port city. as another wave struck the northern city of sendai, people raced to highier ground. the quake...
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japan is denying u.s. claims that same reactor has no more water in the spent fuel pools, meaning there's nothing to keep the fuel rods from melting down. >> we believe radiation levels are extremely high which could impact the ability to take corrective measures. >> reporter: the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night state department said it would arrange charter flights for u.s. citizens. president obama discussed the precautions the u.s. is taking in a phone call with japan's prime minister last night. he also vowed to do everything possible to help japan recover from its worst crisis since world war ii. in yoshida, japan, charlie d'agata reporting. >> those chopper crews are only able to fly 40 minutes a day. each time they drop about two gallons of water on the reactor. >>> another indication of how powerful tsunami was, this was just released surveillance video from a convenience store in cona, the waves flooding through the store at one point. the owners
japan is denying u.s. claims that same reactor has no more water in the spent fuel pools, meaning there's nothing to keep the fuel rods from melting down. >> we believe radiation levels are extremely high which could impact the ability to take corrective measures. >> reporter: the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night state department said it would arrange charter flights for u.s. citizens. president obama discussed the precautions the...
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it is windy here today in japan. the good news for the people of japan, it is blowing in the right direction over the nuclear power plant and over the pacific ocean. in japan, cbs news. >>> the west coast of the united states is 5,000 miles away from japan, it is possible that the radiation wild blow to america? here is andria. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. don and good morning, everyone. out west there is already a big rush on potassium iodine, those are tablets that help to minimize the risk of radiation exposure. japan was built to withstand anything, big earthquakes and turnovers. it is the sheer extent of the damage that is stumping just about everyone. how to stop the disaster in the marking. >> we saw that following people after hiroshima and nagasaki. the health effects were seen for decades later. >> reporter: dr. stevens is saying the radiation into the atmosphere is dangerous. >> those engineers of radiation are -- multiple fold, more powerful than any kind of radiation that we're exposed to. >>
it is windy here today in japan. the good news for the people of japan, it is blowing in the right direction over the nuclear power plant and over the pacific ocean. in japan, cbs news. >>> the west coast of the united states is 5,000 miles away from japan, it is possible that the radiation wild blow to america? here is andria. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. don and good morning, everyone. out west there is already a big rush on potassium iodine, those are tablets that...
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renewed concerns for radiation from japan to the east coast of the united states. small amounts are detected here in maryland. >>> good morning, once again, everyone. area health officials have been preparing for radiation to arrive. and it has. >> reporter: radiation levels continue to top the charts at one of the crippled nuclear facilities in japan. the plume of radioactivity continues to make its way towards the united states becoming more and more diluted along the way. >> it's less than a regular plane flight. if you go to the clinic and get an x-ray, that's a highier amount there. >> reporter: small amounts are detected in rain water. that's still below the levels that could cause health problems. in maryland, there are no detections in rain water. still, none are at harmful levels. >> there's no reason to be afraid now. the harmful levels aren't hitting in our direction. >> reporter: in recent days, two more teams were sent to japan. until electricity is restored, it's impossible to stop the radiation from leaking out. >> reporter: again, the health officia
renewed concerns for radiation from japan to the east coast of the united states. small amounts are detected here in maryland. >>> good morning, once again, everyone. area health officials have been preparing for radiation to arrive. and it has. >> reporter: radiation levels continue to top the charts at one of the crippled nuclear facilities in japan. the plume of radioactivity continues to make its way towards the united states becoming more and more diluted along the way....
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next up this morning right here on wjz our breaking news from japan. >> japan edges closer to a nuclear catastrophe after another explosion. at the power plant while the death toll after the earthquake and tsunami continues to climb. i'm charlie in japan, we veal the story coming up. for. >> reporter: good morning, thousands of union workers rally in annapolis, what are they demanding, that's just ahead in a live report. >>> good morning, the nta says it made big changes and improvements to its mark twain service. we -- its train service. >> i'm christy in the traffic control. an accident on southbound 95, congestion on the beltway and also some upset on northbound 95. i'll have all the details. >>> good morning, everyone. we do have some rain moving our way, we'll have that coming up in the forecast. don. >>> he's helping children stay active, carl lewis is joining the hirschy track and field, how your child can get ,,,,,,,,, >>> the 30s outside, in 30 seconds it will be 6:30. it is a dry day start. christy is in for sharon and meteorologist bern debt william -- bernadette williams in
next up this morning right here on wjz our breaking news from japan. >> japan edges closer to a nuclear catastrophe after another explosion. at the power plant while the death toll after the earthquake and tsunami continues to climb. i'm charlie in japan, we veal the story coming up. for. >> reporter: good morning, thousands of union workers rally in annapolis, what are they demanding, that's just ahead in a live report. >>> good morning, the nta says it made big changes...
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. >> there's still about 240,000 people living in shelters in japan. they can't go back home yet. the red cross is providing a lot of medical assistance as well. >> reporter: and the need will continue for months and years to come. >> yeah, this could take a while. >> reporter: let's talk about the event saturday at ripkin stadium. we mentioned, you'll have the players there and the zoo if. >> yes, they'll bring along animals. i don't know what kind, but something safe. >> reporter: and you'll have a lot of activities for the youngsters? >> yeah, come on out and give money to the red cross and have a good time. >> reporter: the event is saturday, this coming saturday, april 2nd, ripkin stadium from noon to 3:00. joe flacco and ed reed will be there. not sure, maybe other players as well. for $50, you can get two things autographed. all of the money will go to the american red cross. i spoke to the japanese player's brother, you have no idea how much this means to their family and friends in japan. if you can get out there saturday, please do it. help t
. >> there's still about 240,000 people living in shelters in japan. they can't go back home yet. the red cross is providing a lot of medical assistance as well. >> reporter: and the need will continue for months and years to come. >> yeah, this could take a while. >> reporter: let's talk about the event saturday at ripkin stadium. we mentioned, you'll have the players there and the zoo if. >> yes, they'll bring along animals. i don't know what kind, but something...
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japan, charlie d'agata, wjz. eyewitness news. >>> as the japanese struggle to recover, thousands of americans are trying to return home. among them, a towson university student. good morning, once again, andrea? >> reporter: a towson university jr. is from columbia and over the past week, she's been in contact with her mom. she's on her way back to maryland as the study abroad program is canceled. her mother lives in columbia, howard county. >> everyone's trying to get out. that's the problem. according to daniel, the roads aren't that big. they're not like the united states. she was saying that she saw a train stopped that was half over water and half over land. she says, there's no food on the shelf. >> reporter: as she flies back, the agents are watching the passengers and cargo and planes. >> they're planning flight paths that keep the aircraft away from potential radioactive clouds that may be out there. they're doing modeling with the nuclear agency and the faa. >> reporter: some radiation has been found on
japan, charlie d'agata, wjz. eyewitness news. >>> as the japanese struggle to recover, thousands of americans are trying to return home. among them, a towson university student. good morning, once again, andrea? >> reporter: a towson university jr. is from columbia and over the past week, she's been in contact with her mom. she's on her way back to maryland as the study abroad program is canceled. her mother lives in columbia, howard county. >> everyone's trying to get out....
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. >>> gray smoke is rising from one of the failing reactors in japan. also, officials say that more than 18,000 are likely dead in japan and thousands of others still missing. >>> back here, the woman accused of killing her coworker inside a bethesda yoga store is facing a judge today. disputes over stolen merchandise is what lead to the murder >>> it was one of the most violent weekends we've seen in some time. everything were shot and -- everything were shot and kill -- several for shot and killed. >>> homicide detectives were hard at work. >> reporter: a bloody weekend in baltimore. 13 wounded and three killed. early sunday morning a 4-year- old was playing with a gun. >> in the first place, how could a 4-year-old get hold of a gun. little kids like that get into everything. i don't think you should own a gun. >> reporter: he shot himself in the face. it's not clear who was home at the time. >> a gun has been recovered by a detective. >> reporter: meanwhile, the detectives are facing other crimes. earlier, a stabbing at this gas station left this 24-
. >>> gray smoke is rising from one of the failing reactors in japan. also, officials say that more than 18,000 are likely dead in japan and thousands of others still missing. >>> back here, the woman accused of killing her coworker inside a bethesda yoga store is facing a judge today. disputes over stolen merchandise is what lead to the murder >>> it was one of the most violent weekends we've seen in some time. everything were shot and -- everything were shot and...
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>> reporter: the cherry blossoms were a gift from japan a century ago. now, a chance to help our friends overseas. >> cherry blossoms symbolize the renewal and friendship. the americans want to reach out and help. >> reporter: this spring tradition is in full bloom as the visitors come from around the world. >> they're almost heavenly, this is wonderful. >> it looks like a european city. >> i'm from europe. i see the spring for the first time in washington, d.c.. >> i think i got it. >> reporter: pictures create memories of the festival drawing more than a million visitors to the title basin. >> you see a lot of japanese people enjoying the things that remind them of home. >> the visitors are making donations to the relief efforts in japan. in washington, d.c., i'm jessica kartalija, wjz, eyewitness news. >>> thank you, jessica and as part of our continuing communitiy commitment, we want to help you donate to red cross. call or text them. also, the information is on the website. >>> now, next up on wjz-13, a fells point hotel is evacuated in the middle o
>> reporter: the cherry blossoms were a gift from japan a century ago. now, a chance to help our friends overseas. >> cherry blossoms symbolize the renewal and friendship. the americans want to reach out and help. >> reporter: this spring tradition is in full bloom as the visitors come from around the world. >> they're almost heavenly, this is wonderful. >> it looks like a european city. >> i'm from europe. i see the spring for the first time in washington,...
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charlie d'agata, cbs news, japan. >>> and overnight, high levels of radioactive iodine was found in water. >>> while we were sleeping, a fourth straight night of attacks on libya. qaddafi made his presence known once again. in a defiant speech, he promised his supporters victory in the end. part of his compound was hit by a cruise missile sunday night. >>> a firefighter is recognized for making the ultimate sacrifice. kai jackson was there to honor mark falkenhan. >> reporter: mark falkenhan, a volunteer with the lutherville volunteer company rushed inside this burning building alongside his colleague. he acted with his unusual professionalism. >> he worked to revive -- [muffled speech] >> reporter: a firefighter tried to save lives and he lost his own. his widow and two sons accepted an award on his behalf. >> he never joined the fire department for recognition, he wanted to help people and make a difference in the community. >> reporter: a number of firefighters were recognized for distinguished service. he was given the highest honor. >> the medal of honor and the purple heart for dyin
charlie d'agata, cbs news, japan. >>> and overnight, high levels of radioactive iodine was found in water. >>> while we were sleeping, a fourth straight night of attacks on libya. qaddafi made his presence known once again. in a defiant speech, he promised his supporters victory in the end. part of his compound was hit by a cruise missile sunday night. >>> a firefighter is recognized for making the ultimate sacrifice. kai jackson was there to honor mark falkenhan....
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. >>> in japan it's slow but steady work. engineers working around the clock trying to restore heel trito the crippled nuclear power plant. crews have hooked up high voltage power and a pump it running last one of them to try to cool the fuel rods. it could take weeks to get everything cooled down. >>> the first american has been confirmed dead in japan. 24-year-old taylor anderson was a teacher in a coastal home. she reportedly refused to leave her school until all her children were taken to safety. then she set off for home on her bike. >>> back here what was said to be an awful beating at a clothing store and charged is the dead woman's coworker. prosecutors are revealing new details about what must have happened inside. andrea fujii and wjz, live on the story. >> reporter: good morning. detectives say this all began as an argument over stolen merchandise and quickly's escalated. prosecutors say 27-year-old brittany norwood beat her coworker jayna murray to death during a confrontation that began when murray found stolen m
. >>> in japan it's slow but steady work. engineers working around the clock trying to restore heel trito the crippled nuclear power plant. crews have hooked up high voltage power and a pump it running last one of them to try to cool the fuel rods. it could take weeks to get everything cooled down. >>> the first american has been confirmed dead in japan. 24-year-old taylor anderson was a teacher in a coastal home. she reportedly refused to leave her school until all her...
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. >>> more bad news coming out of japan. radiation is being detected in another place. the agency found high levels 25 miles from the crip pelled fukushima power plant. most people who live there have left but about 100 have closen to stay. >>> keeping the electricity flowing into our homes is the challenge utility companies sometimes can't meet in bad weather. lawmakers are considering a bill that would force them to correct problems without delay or pavement andrea fujii has the story. >> reporter: good morning, everyone. some lawmakers argue this bill is meant to protect consumers but utilities like bge warranties could end up harming customers in the and. the power goes out. residents can do little but wait for their utility to get to work. >> it's very cold, quiet and dark. >> we slept in the cold. >> reporter: in january, hundreds of homes were left in the cold as hue tell thes struggled to repair downed power lines. pepco, which serves the greater washington area was criticized. >> they will have a legislature that has yet one more exhibit in their are a sunnal o
. >>> more bad news coming out of japan. radiation is being detected in another place. the agency found high levels 25 miles from the crip pelled fukushima power plant. most people who live there have left but about 100 have closen to stay. >>> keeping the electricity flowing into our homes is the challenge utility companies sometimes can't meet in bad weather. lawmakers are considering a bill that would force them to correct problems without delay or pavement andrea fujii has...